Seaweed vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between seaweed and french fries
- Seaweed has more vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, and calcium; however, french fries are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Seaweed covers your daily need for vitamin K, 46% more than french fries.
- Seaweed has 9 times more calcium than french fries. While seaweed has 168mg of calcium, french fries have only 18mg.
- Seaweed has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, kelp, raw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +245.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +833.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +251.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +550.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +197.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +489.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +92% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +539.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +187.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +111.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +257.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2530.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +333% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5990.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11385.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 11.2µg | 46% |
| Folate | 180µg | 30µg | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 5.398g | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.372mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 0.81mg | 26% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 14.73g | 22% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 35mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 3.004mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 5.969g | 15% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 18mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 579mg | 14% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 312kcal | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 125mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 41.44g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.8g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.17mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.039mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 2.336g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.5mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 1.67mg | 5% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 36.8mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 3.43g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.247mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 4.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.58mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 210mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.124mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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